Updated: 11:32 PM EST March 9, 2021 ORANGEBURG, S.C. — South Carolina State University will have an in-person commencement for students this spring, ending a stoppage of the tradition caused by the pandemic. The school announced Tuesday it will have its spring graduation on Friday, May 7, 2021 at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium. The school hasn't said yet what capacity they'll allow inside the venue, or any other details on possible coronavirus restrictions. Those are expected later. The school has had to cancel in-person graduations since the COVID-19 pandemic began last March. The school also canceled in person classes for an extended period of time.